Practice Exam #1- California
Cosmetology State Board Latest 2024
A fold of skin overlapping both sides of the nail, may extend as far as the
first knuckle: - -Eponychium
-The area from the nail root to the free edge, contains no blood
vessels/nerves: - -Nail plate/nail body
-Onychophagy refers to: - -Bitten nails
-The technical term for bitten nails: - -Onychophagy
-Improper trimming of toenails may result in : - -Onychocryptosis
-High quality brushes to fashion acrylic nails are usually made from: - -Sable
-Which governmental agency mandates the use of a P.D Test prior to using
aniline tints? - -FDA
-Which governmental regulates cosmetics in the U.S? - -FDA
-Which agency regulates and approves the efficacy of products for infection
control? - -EPA
-Which governmental agency enforces health and safety standards for the
workplace? - -OSHA
-"Fallen Hair" is: - -Non-Remy
-The point where the nail enters the skin at the base of the nail is referred to
as: - -Eponychium
-The tissue between the free edge of the nail (distal edge) is known as the: -
-Hyponychium
-Pterygium refers to: - -Forward growth of the cuticle
-In the shears over comb method, holding the comb flat against the head
will: - -Make the hair longer
-The most commonly used elevations in haircutting are: - -45 degrees and
90 degrees
, -An angle below 90 degrees, is used primarily to: - -Build weight
-Angles above 90 degrees are used to: - -Remove weight
-A "Blunt Cut" is sometimes referred to as: - -Zero elevation, solid form, one
length
-Double notched thinning shears: - -Both blades are serrated
-A blunt cut is a good technique for: - -Fine hair
-Using "double notched" shears will: - -Remove less hair than single notched
-A uniform layered cut (same length throughout) is cut at what
angle/degree? - -90
-A haircut using a 0 degree/angle is referred to as: - -Blunt cut, BOB, solid
form
-Your client wants longer layers in a graduated cut, what angles/degrees
would you use? - -A combination of 45 and 90 degrees
-Which angle creates the longest possible layers for a client? - -180 degrees
-Which angle/degrees would provide the most moment? - -180 degrees
-Type of guideline used in blunt cutting or to create gradual increase in
length: - -Stationary
-A light, stroking movement applied with either the hand or finger tip is
called: - -Effleurage
-If a finger nail is lost/removed, approximately how long will it take to grow
back? - -3-6 months
-If lost, growth of a new nail plate/body will take approximately how long? -
-3-6 months
-The root and matrix are located in this pocket like section of the nail: - -The
mantle
-Once destroyed, which part of the nail won't grow back? - -Matrix
-Which part of your razor does your little finger rest? - -Tang
-The living cells of the hair are found in the: - -Hair bulb
Cosmetology State Board Latest 2024
A fold of skin overlapping both sides of the nail, may extend as far as the
first knuckle: - -Eponychium
-The area from the nail root to the free edge, contains no blood
vessels/nerves: - -Nail plate/nail body
-Onychophagy refers to: - -Bitten nails
-The technical term for bitten nails: - -Onychophagy
-Improper trimming of toenails may result in : - -Onychocryptosis
-High quality brushes to fashion acrylic nails are usually made from: - -Sable
-Which governmental agency mandates the use of a P.D Test prior to using
aniline tints? - -FDA
-Which governmental regulates cosmetics in the U.S? - -FDA
-Which agency regulates and approves the efficacy of products for infection
control? - -EPA
-Which governmental agency enforces health and safety standards for the
workplace? - -OSHA
-"Fallen Hair" is: - -Non-Remy
-The point where the nail enters the skin at the base of the nail is referred to
as: - -Eponychium
-The tissue between the free edge of the nail (distal edge) is known as the: -
-Hyponychium
-Pterygium refers to: - -Forward growth of the cuticle
-In the shears over comb method, holding the comb flat against the head
will: - -Make the hair longer
-The most commonly used elevations in haircutting are: - -45 degrees and
90 degrees
, -An angle below 90 degrees, is used primarily to: - -Build weight
-Angles above 90 degrees are used to: - -Remove weight
-A "Blunt Cut" is sometimes referred to as: - -Zero elevation, solid form, one
length
-Double notched thinning shears: - -Both blades are serrated
-A blunt cut is a good technique for: - -Fine hair
-Using "double notched" shears will: - -Remove less hair than single notched
-A uniform layered cut (same length throughout) is cut at what
angle/degree? - -90
-A haircut using a 0 degree/angle is referred to as: - -Blunt cut, BOB, solid
form
-Your client wants longer layers in a graduated cut, what angles/degrees
would you use? - -A combination of 45 and 90 degrees
-Which angle creates the longest possible layers for a client? - -180 degrees
-Which angle/degrees would provide the most moment? - -180 degrees
-Type of guideline used in blunt cutting or to create gradual increase in
length: - -Stationary
-A light, stroking movement applied with either the hand or finger tip is
called: - -Effleurage
-If a finger nail is lost/removed, approximately how long will it take to grow
back? - -3-6 months
-If lost, growth of a new nail plate/body will take approximately how long? -
-3-6 months
-The root and matrix are located in this pocket like section of the nail: - -The
mantle
-Once destroyed, which part of the nail won't grow back? - -Matrix
-Which part of your razor does your little finger rest? - -Tang
-The living cells of the hair are found in the: - -Hair bulb
